Software Engineer - YAML Experience

Software Engineer – YAML Experience (AI Training) About the Role What if your precision with YAML and configuration systems could directly influence how AI understands and generates code for developers around the world? We're looking for detail-oriented Software Engineers to evaluate, author, and improve YAML-based configurations and structured workflows — helping ensure that AI-generated technical content is accurate, reliable, and production-ready. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for engineers who love working close to the metal — schemas, pipelines, system logic, and the satisfaction of catching what others miss. Organization : Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox) Type : Hourly Contract Location : Remote Commitment : 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do Author, review, and maintain YAML files used for configuration, data pipelines, and system definitions Evaluate AI-generated YAML and structured configurations for accuracy, consistency, and schema compliance Identify formatting issues, logical inconsistencies, and edge cases that could break downstream systems Apply rigorous attention to detail to catch subtle errors before they cause real-world impact Collaborate asynchronously with engineers and researchers to support data quality and reliable system behavior Complete task-based assignments independently on your own schedule Who You Are 1+ year of professional Software Engineering experience Hands-on experience working with YAML in real-world production or data-driven environments Exceptionally detail-oriented — you catch the subtle inconsistencies that others overlook Comfortable with version control workflows (e.g., Git) and structured engineering processes Self-motivated and able to follow precise technical requirements without hand-holding Nice to Have Experience with configuration-driven systems, CI/CD pipelines, or infrastructure tooling Exposure to schema validation, linting, or structured data formats such as JSON or XML Prior experience suppo